Zirconium Pigment Powder from Japan
Fine zirconium metal powder used in metallic effect pigments for automotive paints and decorative coatings. HTS 8109.29.00.00 covers these unwrought powders. Provides brilliant silver luster.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Particle morphology (flake/spherical) affects light reflection properties
• Coating compatibility tests recommended
• Not to be confused with Zr oxide pigments (Chapter 28)